| Top Spin 3 |
Players Maria Sharapova, Roger Federer and Andy Roddick appear on the U.S. cover art for the game. Andy Murray appears on U.K version instead of Roddick, and Rafael Nadal appears on Spanish version instead of Roddick |
| Developer(s) |
PAM Development |
| Publisher(s) |
2K Sports |
| Platform(s) |
PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS |
| Release date(s) |
Nintendo DS[4]
- NA June 23, 2008
- PAL July 25, 2008
|
| Genre(s) |
Sports game (Tennis) |
| Mode(s) |
Single player, multiplayer |
| Rating(s) |
|
| Media/distribution |
Blu-ray, DVD-DL, Wii Optical Disc |
Top Spin 3 is the third title in the
Top Spin series of
video games. The game was developed by
PAM Development and published by
2K Sports.
New game elements include real-time weather effects, more options of
professional tennis players, an in-depth character creation tool and new
unparalleled gameplay mechanics. It also features impressive
advancements in an audio/visual sense with improved
Dolby Digital surround sound and "Evolutionary" visuals.
Top Spin 4 was released as a sequel about three years later.
Features
Top Spin 3 incorporates various new features including:
- The incorporation of the right thumbstick, allow for more precise movements and shot variety
- World tennis players' movements and likeness are accurately depicted along with apparel.
- Tennis Legends are now included in the roster of playable licenced players.
- All-new soundtrack: New music is included featuring Jamiroquai, Calvin Harris, Boys Like Girls, The Go! Team, The Stone Roses, and Franz Ferdinand with 'Huddle Formation' being the menu song.
- World Tour: Players are given the opportunity to participate in
ranked online tournaments and matches. A new season starts every 1st and
16th day of the month.
Wii version
The
Wii
version features motion controls, several venues including three Grand
Slams, and multiplayer party games. It features 16 licensed players.
This version does not contain online multiplayer gameplay nor does it
contain career mode. It runs on a modified
Top Spin 2 engine, and features stylized graphics.
Players
Top Spin 3 includes 20 playable professional tennis players including today's superstars, and past professionals
.
| Key |
| PS3 |
PlayStation 3 Exclusive |
WII |
Unavailable on Wii |
ATP Players
|
WTA Players
|
Legends
|
Selectable Venues/Courts
Grand Slam Majors:
Tour Venues:
Others:
Dubai Sports Complex - Dubai - Indoor
Silvije Krleza - Omis - Hard
Rio Beach Tennis Center - Rio de Janeiro - Indoor
Teranga Tennis Court - Dakar - Clay
Stavgaard Tennis hall - Stavgaard - Indoor
New Hampshire College Court - New Hampshire - Grass
Tennis Park - Hamilton - Hard
Chicago Public Courts - Chicago - Hard- Atlanta's Doves - Atlanta - Hard
Mediterranean Leisure Club - Zakynthos - Hard
Kobe Community Tennis Courts - Kobe - Hard
El Sol Spring Camp - Mexico City - Hard
Suva Sports Resort - Suva - Indoor- Tokyo Tennis Box - Tokyo - Indoor
Nintendo DS Exclusive:
Note: along with the exclusive ones, the only available courts for
the DS are the 4 Grand Slams, Indian Wells, Miami, Rome and Chicago.
Critical reception
- German website 4Players gave the game 64/100, citing awkward controls and a steep learning curve as the game's downfall.
- GamePro Germany rated the game 89/100 with the reviewer claiming
excellent gameplay.The reviewer believed the gameplay, although having a
steep learning curve, offers great depth and a more realistic
simulation of tennis.
- IGN AU awarded Top Spin 3 an 8.0/10, one of the only downsides being that the risk shot system 'still isn't right', referring to the previous problems in Top Spin 2 and the original.
- Xbox World 360 awarded the game 90/100, saying that it would "take
stiff competition for Top Spin 3 to be anything other than the best
sports title of 2008", praising the game's emphasis on skill and calling
it as big a step forward for tennis games as Skate was for
skateboarding.
It was a nominee for Best Sports Game for the Nintendo DS by IGN for their 2008 video game awards.
References
External links
Roland Garros - Paris - Clay
Australian Open - Melbourne - Hard
Brinsley Carlenton Court - Dublin - Grass
Canada Tennis Center - Toronto - Hard
Madrid Indoor Sports Arena - Madrid - Indoor
Stadio San Alessandro - Rome - Clay
Hamburg Stadhalle - Hamburg - Hard
Moscow Tennis Arena - Moscow - Indoor
Seoul Colosseum - Seoul - Hard
Casablanca Tennis Complex - Casablanca - Clay
Amsterdam Tennis Park - Amsterdam - Hard
Buenos Aires Tennis Center - Buenos Aires - Clay
Estadio do Sol - Estoril - Hard
Vienna Tennis Center - Vienna - Hard
Abhijava Stadium - New Delhi - Hard
Shanghai Challenge - Shanghai - Hard
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